Matthew 26:1-16

Peace: the calm assurance that what God is doing is best

1. The beginnings of betrayal

• Matthew 26:1-13

2. The act of betrayal

• Matthew 26:14-16

It began in his heart – James 1:13-15

It started small – John 12:4-6

It ended “out of control” – Matthew 27:3-5

Matthew 26:8 – indignant

• angry with
• a state of strong opposition and displeasure
• unhappy with Jesus, unhappy with GOD

I disagree, I’m disappointed – the opposite of peace

Perspective

Mary, the woman

• eyes on Christ
• worship Jesus
• the cost of true worship

Judas

• eyes on the money
• rebuked Jesus
• the greed of false compassion

Chief priests and elders

• eyes on tradition/their view of religion
• hatred for Jesus
• the hypocrisy of empty ritual

The chief priests and elders

• we want to kill Jesus

Judas

• I want to get from Jesus

Mary

• I want to love and worship Jesus

Disappointed or angry with God

Mike Philips – Questions to ask in life’s difficult moments

Depression: Who am I really angry at?

Anxiety: What do I think my planning will change

Paranoia: What can I verify as being totally real right now?

Loneliness: Who can I show love to?

Overcoming Anger

Anger is fueled by other emotions and factors such as fear, guilt, shame or pride: a sense of lacking control. Anger can be a control mechanism

Ephesians 4:22-24

Put on, put off, be renewed. All three!

Ephesians 4:26-27

Be angry and do not sin – put off the yelling, the hurtful words, the bullying, the sudden flash of emotions

Do not let the sun go down on your anger – put on reconciliation, forgiveness, kindness (stretch out passion), self control, put on PEACE!

Give no opportunity to the devil – be renewed – understand this as no one less than satan trying to divide and destroy. You are not helping you are hurting. You are not doing God’s will but the devil’s.

Proverbs 19:3

James 1:20

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